E Tamil Nadu has both private and public universities, which either the government of India or the government of Tamil Nadu owns and manages. whereas various bodies and societies manage the private universities. Here is a list of research organizations and higher educational institutions in the state.

Institutes of National Importance

The government of India gives the status of Institute of National Importance (INI) to the top institutes in India through the act of Parliament. An institute with the status of INI plays a crucial role in teaching and developing highly skilled students in the state or country. The government funds, recognizes, and supervises such institutions to develop learning centers in academics and research.

List of institutes of national importance

No. Name Location Date of establishment Specialization Website
1 Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Chennai 1959 Multidisciplinary (STEM) https://www.iitm.ac.in/
2 National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli 1964 Multidisciplinary (STEM) https://www.nitt.edu/
3 Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram Chennai 2007 IT Enabled Design and Manufacturing https://www.iiitdm.ac.in/
4 Indian Institute of Information Technology, Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli 2013 Engineering and Technology https://www.iiitt.ac.in/
5 Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli 4 January 2011 Management https://www.iimtrichy.ac.in/
6 National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur Thanjavur 1967 Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management http://www.niftem-t.ac.in/
7 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai Madurai 2021 Medicine
8 Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras Chennai 1918 Hindi https://www.dbhpscentral.org/
9 Kalakshetra Foundation Chennai January 1936 Classical Arts https://www.kalakshetra.in/
10 Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Sriperumbudur 1993 Multidisciplinary https://www.rgniyd.gov.in/

Universities

The higher education system in India includes both private and public universities. Universities in India are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.[1]

The types of universities include:

UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA
CENTRAL UNIVERSITIESSTATE UNIVERSITIESDEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITIESSTATE PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

List of central universities

No. Name Location Date of establishment Specialization Section Website
2(f) 12(B)
1 Central University of Tamil Nadu Tiruvarur 30 September 2009 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://cutn.ac.in/
2 Indian Maritime University Chennai 14 November 2008 Marine Sciences Yes Yes https://imu.edu.in/

List of state universities

No. Name Location Date of establishment Specialization Section Website
2(f) 12(B)
1 Alagappa University Karaikudi 9 May 1985 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://alagappauniversity.ac.in/
2 Anna University Chennai 4 September 1978 Engineering and Technology,

Architecture and Planning

Yes Yes https://www.annauniv.edu/
3 Annamalai University Annamalainagar 1 January 1929 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/
4 Bharathiar University Coimbatore February 1982 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://b-u.ac.in/
5 Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli February 1982 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.bdu.ac.in/
6 Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai 1966 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://mkuniversity.ac.in/
7 Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli 7 September 1990 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.msuniv.ac.in/
8 Mother Teresa Women's University Kodaikanal 1984 Women only Yes Yes https://www.motherteresawomenuniv.ac.in/
9 Periyar University Salem 17 September 1997 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/
10 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore 1971 Agriculture Yes Yes https://tnau.ac.in/
11 Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University Nagapattinam 2012 Aquaculture, and Fisheries Yes Yes https://www.tnjfu.ac.in/
12 Tamil Nadu National Law University Tiruchirappalli 2012 Legal Yes Yes https://www.tnnlu.ac.in/
13 Tamil Nadu Open University Chennai 2002 Distance Education Yes Yes https://tnou.ac.in/
14 Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University Chennai 15 September 2005 Physical Education, and Sports Yes No https://www.tnpesu.org/
15 Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Chennai 1 July 2008 Teachers Education Yes Yes https://www.tnteu.ac.in/
16 Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chennai 20 September 1989 Veterinary, and Animal Sciences Yes Yes https://www.tanuvas.ac.in/
17 Tamil University Thanjavur 15 September 1981 Tamil Yes Yes https://www.tamiluniversity.ac.in/
18 The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Chennai 20 September 1997 Legal Yes Yes https://tndalu.ac.in/
19 The Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University Chennai 14 November 2013 Music, and Fine Arts Yes No https://tnjjmfau.in/
20 The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai 1989 Medical Yes Yes https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/
21 Thiruvalluvar University Vellore October 2002 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.tvu.edu.in/
22 University of Madras Chennai 5 September 1857 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.unom.ac.in/

List of deemed to be universities

No. Name Location Date of establishment Specialization Section Website
III 12(B)
1 AMET University Kanathur 21 August 2007 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.ametuniv.ac.in/
2 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore 13 January 2003 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.amrita.edu/
3 Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women Coimbatore 8 June 1988 Women only Yes Yes https://avinuty.ac.in/
4 B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology Chennai 16 December 2008 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://crescent.education/
5 Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research Chennai 4 July 2002 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.bharathuniv.ac.in/
6 Chennai Mathematical Institute Kelambakkam 15 December 2006 Mathematics Yes No https://www.cmi.ac.in/
7 Chettinad Academy of Research and Education Kelambakkam 4 August 2008 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://care.edu.in/
8 Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Chennai 21 January 2003 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.drmgrdu.ac.in/
9 Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Chennai 5 May 2008 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.hindustanuniv.ac.in/
10 Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Krishnankoil 20 October 2006 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://kalasalingam.ac.in/
11 Karpagam Academy of Higher Education Coimbatore 25 August 2008 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://kahedu.edu.in/
12 Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Coimbatore 23 June 2004 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://karunya.edu/
13 Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research Chennai 31 March 2004 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://maher.ac.in/
14 Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education Kumaracoil 8 December 2008 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.niuniv.com/
15 Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology Thanjavur 17 August 2007 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.pmu.edu/
16 Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology (PRIST) Thanjavur 4 January 2008 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.prist.ac.in/
17 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Chennai 16 July 2001 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.sathyabama.ac.in/
18 Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Chennai 18 March 2005 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.saveetha.com/
19 Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) Thanjavur 26 April 2001 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.sastra.edu/
20 Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV) Kancheepuram 26 May 1993 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://kanchiuniv.ac.in/
21 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Chennai 29 September 1994 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.sriramachandra.edu.in/
22 SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur 2 August 2002 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.srmist.edu.in/
23 St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research Chennai 26 May 2008 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://spiher.ac.in/
24 The Gandhigram Rural Institute Dindigul 3 August 1976 Multidisciplinary Yes Yes https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/
25 Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology (VISTAS) Chennai 15 October 2008 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.veltech.edu.in/
26 Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore 19 June 2001 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://vit.ac.in/
27 Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies Chennai 4 June 2008 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://vistas.ac.in/
28 Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation Salem 1 March 2001 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://vmrfdu.edu.in/

List of state private universities

No. Name Location Date of establishment Specialization Section Website
2(f) 12(B)
1 Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University Tiruchirappalli 25 February 2021 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.dsuniversity.ac.in/
2 Jeppiaar University Chennai 26 February 2021 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://jeppiaaruniversity.ac.in/
3 Sai University Chennai 28 April 2021 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://saiuniversity.edu.in/
4 Shiv Nadar University Kalavakkam 8 February 2021 Multidisciplinary Yes No https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/

Autonomous institutes

University name Location District Support Specialization Estd.
Bharathidasan Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Bharathidasan University Management 1984
Central Electrochemical Research Institute Karaikudi Sivaganga Center Electrochemistry 1948
Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture Chennai Chennai Center Aquaculture 1987
Central Leather Research Institute Adyar Chennai Center Leather research 1948
Central University of Tamil Nadu Tiruvarur Tiruvarur Center Humanities, sciences 2009
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology Thanjavur Thanjavur Center Crop research 1967
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology Salem Salem Center Handloom technology 1960
Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Center Engineering 2013
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kancheepuram Kancheepuram Kancheepuram Center Engineering 2005
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Center Management 2011
Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai Chennai Center Engineering 1959
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Center Engineering 1964
National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai Chennai Center Fashion design 1995
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management Coimbatore Coimbatore Center Textile processing 2002
Tamil Nadu National Law School Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli Center Legal 2014
Indian Institute of Industry Interaction Education & Research (IIIER Chennai) Chennai Chennai Center Engineering & Management 2014

State and central government joint support institutes

University name Location District Support Specialization Estd.
Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (autonomous) Karaikudi Sivagangai Department of Science and Technology (Govt of India) Electrochemistry 1948
Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai Chennai Chennai Mathematics and Theoretical Sciences 1962
Indian Maritime University Chennai Chennai Maritime Studies 2008
Madras Institute of Development Studies (autonomous) Chennai Chennai 1971
Tamil Virtual Academy Chennai Chennai Government of Tamil Nadu Tamil language 2001

Colleges affiliated to universities

Name of college Category University affiliation Location District Support Estd.
ICAT Design & Media College Design & Media Chennai Chennai 2004
Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology Engineering Anna University Karaikudi Sivagangai Government 1952
Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science Liberal Arts and Science Bharathiar University Coimbatore Coimbatore Self-financing 2018
Alagappa College of Technology Engineering Anna University Chennai Chennai Government 1944
Annai Teresa College of Education,[2] Arts and science Anna University Ariyakudi Sivagangai Charitable Trust
Arunachala College of Engineering for Women Engineering Anna University Nagercoil Kanyakumari Self-financing 2009
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi Arts and science Sivakasi Virudhunagar Aided
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Sathiyamangalam Erode Self-financing 1996
Coimbatore Institute of Technology Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Coimbatore Coimbatore Aided 1956
College of Agricultural Technology Agriculture Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Kullapuram Theni Self-financing 2010
Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women
Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering Engineering Anna University Tiruchendur Thoothukudi Private 1995
Easwari Engineering College Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Chennai Chennai Self-financing 1996
Ethiraj College for Women Arts and Sciences Autonomous under University of Madras Chennai Chennai Aided 1948
AGURCHAND MANMULL JAIN COLLEGE (Am Jain College) Arts and Sciences University of Madras Chennai Chennai Aided 1952
Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu (FTIT)
Government Arts College, Karur Arts and science Bharathidasan University Karur Karur Government
Government College of Technology, Coimbatore
Government College of Engineering, Salem
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kancheepuram
Indra Ganesan College of Engineering
Institute of Road and Transport Technology Engineering Anna University Erode Erode Government 1984
Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai
Jerusalem College of Engineering, Chennai, Chennai
Jaya Group of Colleges, University of Madras Chennai Private 1977
J.K.K.Nattraja College of Arts & Science[3][4] Arts and Science Periyar University Komarapalayam Namakkal Aided, Self Financing 1974
J.K.K.Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology[5][6] Engineering Anna University Komarapalayam Namakkal Private 2008
J.K.K.Nattraja College of Education Teacher Training Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Chennai Namakkal Private 2016
J.K.K.Nattraja College of Nursing and Research Nursing Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai Chennai Private 2006
J.K.K.Nattraja College of Pharmacy[7] Pharmacy Pharmacy Council of India New Delhi New Delhi Government 1985
J.K.K.Nattraja Dental College and Hospital[8][9] Medical Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai Chennai Private 1987
K L N College of Engineering, Madurai Engineering Anna University Madurai Madurai 1994
KLN College of Information Technology, Madurai Engineering Anna University Madurai Madurai 2001
Karpagam College of Engineering Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Coimbatore Coimbatore Self-financing 2000
Kongu Engineering College Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Erode Erode Self-financing 1984
KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Coimbatore Coimbatore Self-financing 2009
Kumaraguru College of Technology Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Coimbatore Coimbatore Self-financing 1984
KV Institute of Management and Information Studies Management Anna University Coimbatore Coimbatore Self-financing 2008
Loyola College
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering Engineering Anna University Karur Karur Un-aided
Madras Christian College
Madras School of Economics Economics Central University of Tamil Nadu, University of Madras Chennai Chennai 1995
Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous) Engineering Affiliated to Anna University Mallasamudram Namakkal Private 1995
Mailam Engineering College Engineering Anna University Tindivanam Villupuram Self-financing 1998
MAM College of Engineering and Technology Engineering Anna University Trichy Self-financing 1998
Marthandam College of Engineering and Technology Engineering Anna University Marthandam Kanyakumari
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College Engineering Anna University Sivakasi Virudhunagar private 1985
Mount Zion College of Engineering and Technology Engineering Anna University Pudukkottai Pudukkottai Self-financing 2001
National Institute of Siddha Medical Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai Chennai Aided
Paavai Engineering College
Paavai College of Engineering
Parisutham Institute of Technology & Science Engineering Anna University TANJORE Tanjore Private 2008
Presidency College Arts and Science Autonomous under University of Madras Chennai Chennai Government 1840
PSG College of Arts and Science Arts and Science Autonomous under Bharathiar University Coimbatore Coimbatore Aided 1947
PSG College of Technology Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Coimbatore Coimbatore Aided 1951
Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai Engineering Anna University Thandalam Chennai Private 1997
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore
Rathinam College of Arts and Science Arts & Science Autonomous under Bharathiar University Coimbatore Coimbatore
Rathinam Technical Campus Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Coimbatore Coimbatore
RMD Engineering College
RMK College of Engineering and Technology
RMK Engineering College Engineering Anna University Gummidipoondi Thiruvallur Private 1995
Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Kuniyamuthur Coimbatore Private 1998
Sacred Heart College, Thirupattur Arts & Science Thiruvalluvar University Tirupattur Tirupattur Aides and self-financed 1951
S.A. Engineering College
Shree Venkateshwara Hi-Tech Engineering College
Sri Parasakthi College for Women Arts and Sciences Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Coutrallam Tirunelveli 1964
St. Joseph College of Education BEd (education) Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Kalakad Road, Kadamboduvalvu, Nanguneri Tirunelveli Self-financing 2007
St. Joseph's College of Engineering
St. Peter's Engineering College
St. Thomas College, Chennai
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Coimbatore Coimbatore Self-financing 1984
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
SSN College of Engineering Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Kelambakkam Chengalpattu Private 1996
Sona College of Technology, Salem
The New College
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Thiagarajar School of Management
Thiruthangal Nadar College
Valliammai Engineering College Engineering Anna University Potheri Kanchipuram Self Financing 1999
Vidhyaa Giri College of Arts and Science,[10] Arts and science Anna University Karaikudi Sivagangai Aided
Vickram College of Engineering
Velammal College of Engineering and Technology
Velalar College of Engineering and Technology Engineering Autonomous under Anna University Erode Erode Self Financing 2001
Velammal Engineering College
Women's Christian College, Chennai

Constituent colleges of universities

Name of the College Category Affiliated to University Location
Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli Engineering Anna University of Technology Tirunelveli Tirunelveli
Government College of Engineering(IRTT), Erode Engineering Anna University Erode
College of Engineering, Guindy Engineering Anna University Guindy, Chennai
Madras Institute of Technology Engineering Anna University Chromepet, Chennai
University college of engineering Kanchipuram Engineering Anna University Kanchipuram

See also

References

  1. ^ "University Grants Commission Act, 001956" (PDF). Union Human Resource Development Ministry. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
  2. ^ Annai Teresa College of Education Official Website
  3. ^ J.K.K.Nattraja College of Arts and Science Official Website
  4. ^ J.K.K.Nattraja College of Arts and Science approved by Periyar University
  5. ^ J.K.K.Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology Official Website
  6. ^ J.K.K.Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology affiliated to Anna University
  7. ^ The Indian Pharmaceutical Association Annual Activity Report 2014–2015)
  8. ^ Health & Family Welfare Department(Government of Tamil Nadu)
  9. ^ Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University)
  10. ^ Vidhyaa Giri College of Arts and Science Official Website

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